In general, Legal Aid certificates are not accepted. However, in some special circumstances an exception may be made depending on the nature of the case. Contact the office to discuss your case and see if we can help.

The hourly rate for Geoff Carpenter is $250.00 per hour. The hourly rate of clerks and assistants ranges from $50.00 - $100.00 per hour.

There’s an old saying that goes - “The man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client”. This is never more true than in Family Law matters. There are many different intertwining statutes and regulations that make custody, separation and divorce extremely complicated matters. Not having a lawyer could cost you thousands of dollars in lost support, equalization or tax consequences. A good divorce lawyer will more than pay for himself.

Few people would ever consider saving a few dollars by performing life-saving surgery on themselves. Don’t risk your legal health by trying to handle your own divorce.

In general, a retainer is required in advance of any work being initiated. The size of this retainer is often negotiable. However, in some instances it is possible to start work without a retainer. Please contact the office to see if an arrangement can be made.

Carpenter Family Law is located in Oakville, and most of our clients come from Halton Region. However, many clients come from Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton and Toronto.